The Phantom Carriage (Criterion Collection)

Director Victor Sjöström also stars in this early Swedish horror as David Holm, a drunkard on New Year's Eve who learns of an ancient curse that condemns the last sinner to die each year to drive Death's chariot for the following year, while claiming fresh souls. Holm must somehow redeem himself when the carriage comes for him. Astrid Holm and Lisa Lundholm co-star in this visually stunning production, which director Ingmar Bergman defined as a major influence on his work. AKA: "The Phantom Chariot." 107 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Dolby Digital stereo music score; alternate score; audio commentary; interviews; featurette; booklet. Silent with music score.